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Re: Front shock mountings

To: <nosimport@mailbag.com>
Subject: Re: Front shock mountings
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 12:59:26 -0500 (EST)
Cc: <Spridgets@autox.team.net>, <midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com>
References: <5.0.2.1.2.20040126100318.024b1b80@mailbag.com>
> So.... If a DFPO had stripped all 3 front shock mounting holes, drilled
> and  tapped them to 1/2", and drilled out the shock holes to match, (and
> you  need to replace the shocks otherwise) would you....
> a) Replace the shocks and drill the replacements? (there are good
> reasons  to NOT do this, shock-wise)
>
>I would Helicoil or use another brand to get the holes back to 3/8". It
would be as safe as original.
Good luck!
Roger Cotting
60 Bugeye "Ironhead"
60 Bugeye project car
74 Midget sons car
80 TR8
95 Mitsu 3000GT "undergoing timing belt change"
79 Chevy pick up "Green Grunt"






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